Pre-Kindergarten Teacher

English Schools Foundation; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 270,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

English Schools Foundation (ESF) Wan Chai is seeking a Pre-Kindergarten teacher who loves working with the youngest learners in a creative, collaborative environment. The role emphasizes reflective practice and ongoing professional growth to deliver authentic, inquiry-based learning.

The successful candidate will hold an Early Childhood degree (or equivalent), HK registration, and prefer IB EY exposure. You will contribute to a dynamic community and engage families through clear communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Early Childhood Education, or PGCE/PGDE in Early Childhood Education, or equivalent
• HK teacher registration and Child Care Worker/Supervisor certificate preferred
• An understanding of the role of play in children’s learning is essential
• Experience with two-year-old children in a pre-kindergarten setting will be advantageous
• Competency in using digital technologies to support learning and aid communications is preferred
• Experience in IB Early years settings (Pre- PYP Programmes is preferred)

Responsibilities

• Plan a curriculum responsive to children’s learning diversities which promotes inquiry and ensures ongoing growth and development
• Use a range of appropriate strategies for learning and teaching and classroom management
• Maintain a well-organised and stimulating learning environment for our youngest learners
• Use technology to effectively enhance learning
• Using a range of assessment and reporting methods that show student's achievement
• Provide clear communication of teaching and learning to parents and caregivers
• Ability to work across Early Years programmes
• Collaborating with members of the school community to build a team environment that supports students’ learning
• Making an active contribution to the policies and aspirations of the school
• Planning and engaging in professional learning activities that support school and systematic priorities
• Taking responsibility for own professional development and using the outcomes to improve teaching and students’ learning
• Ensuring administration of classroom procedures is completed efficiently

Skills

Play-based learning

Classroom management

Parent communication

Collaborative teamwork

Reflective practice

Education

Bachelor Degree in Early Childhood Education

PGCE/PGDE in Early Childhood Education

HK teacher registration

Child Care Worker/Supervisor certificate

Tools

Digital technologies

Job description

ESF Language & Learning Centre (Wan Chai) is looking for a Pre-Kindergarten teacher to join our team. We are looking for teachers who are passionate about working with our youngest learners, who thrive in a highly creative, playful and collaborative environment and who can make a positive contribution to our creative and dynamic community. The successful candidates will be committed to their own ongoing professional growth and be able to engage in reflective practices when planning an authentic curriculum.

Main Accountabilities

Teaching and Assessment:

• Planning a curriculum responsive to children’s learning diversities which promotes inquiry and ensures ongoing growth and development
• Using a range of appropriate strategies for learning and teaching and classroom management
• Maintain a well-organised and stimulating learning environment for our youngest learners
• Use technology to effectively enhance learning
• Using a range of assessment and reporting methods that show student's achievement
• Provide clear communication of teaching and learning to parents and caregivers
• Ability to work across Early Years programmes

Wider Professional Roles

• Collaborating with members of the school community to build a team environment that supports students’ learning
• Making an active contribution to the policies and aspirations of the school
• Planning and engaging in professional learning activities that support school and systematic priorities
• Taking responsibility for own professional development and using the outcomes to improve teaching and students’ learning
• Ensuring administration of classroom procedures is completed efficiently

Requirements

• Bachelor Degree in Early Childhood Education, or Bachelor Degree in any subjects with PGCE/PGDE in Early Childhood Education, or equivalent
• Holder of HK teacher registration and Child Care Worker/Supervisor certificate is preferred
• An understanding of the role of play in children’s learning is essential
• Experience working with two-year-old children in a pre-kindergarten setting will be an advantage
• Competency in using digital technologies to support learning and aid communications is preferred
• Experience in IB Early years settings (Pre- PYP Programmes is preferred)

For enquiries, please contact Valerie Lagarde at [e-mail].

Closing date 24 November 2026.

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ESF is an Equal Opportunities Employer

The English Schools Foundation (ESF) is fully committed to providing equal employment opportunities. ESF will not discriminate on the basis of age, race, colour, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, religion, veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, creed, citizenship or any other status protected by local laws or regulations.

Personal data provided by job applicants will be used strictly in accordance with the ESF's Personal Data Policy, a copy of which will be provided upon request.

ESF is dedicated to ensuring the safety and well-being of all students in our care and expects all applicants to uphold this commitment. We adhere to rigorous recruitment practices, with all appointments contingent upon an interview, identity verification, criminal background checks (including ICPC, SCRC, and other international background checks as appropriate), assessment of social media presence, and positive references.

In accordance with the Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) 2025 guidelines, ESF may perform online checks for all shortlisted candidates prior to the interview.

About Us

The English Schools Foundation (ESF) is the largest English-medium international school organisation in Hong Kong. Our 22 schools and comprehensive programme of extra-curricular activities bring out the best in every student through a personalised approach to learning and by inspiring curious minds.

There are over 18,000 students from 75 different nationalities in ESF kindergartens, primary, secondary and all-through schools.

www.esf.edu.hk

About The Team

ESF Explore, a subsidiary of the English Schools Foundation, delivers a highly successful programme of After-School sports coaching as well as English and other language teaching for children across Hong Kong. We offer classes in 22 ESF schools across Hong Kong and in ESF Language & Learning Centre.

www.esfexplore.org.hk